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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,296.40, 4,008,055.80 and 778,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,296.40, 4,008,055.80 and 778,840.40 is: 1,168,147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,296.40 : 4,008,055.80 = 778,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,296.40/4,008,055.80 = 778,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,296.40x = 4,008,055.80 × 778,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,296.40x = 3,121,635,782,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,635,782,494.32/2,672,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,147.28

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